Maria Henriqueta Ferreira
About Maria Henriqueta Ferreira
Maria Henriqueta Ferreira is a Sales Operations Manager at FLEETCOR, overseeing operations in Western and Central Europe. She has extensive experience in sales and business development, having held various managerial roles in companies such as mYngle, Laureate Online Education, and BNP Paribas Personal Finance.
Current Role at FLEETCOR
Maria Henriqueta Ferreira serves as the Sales Operations Manager for Western & Central Europe at FLEETCOR. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's sales strategies and operational efficiency in the region. Her role involves overseeing sales operations and ensuring that the team meets its targets and objectives.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to her current role, Ferreira worked at mYngle as the Sales Manager for New Business from 2019 to 2021 in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. She also held the position of Senior International Sales Manager at Laureate Online Education from 2011 to 2018, where she significantly contributed to the expansion of the international sales team and improved student enrollment figures.
Background in Education and Business Development
Ferreira's career began in Portugal, where she worked as a Product Manager at BNP Paribas Personal Finance from 2003 to 2010 and as a Senior Business Development Manager at Pearson Education Services Private Limited from 2001 to 2003. She also served as a Business Development Manager at UNICENTER from 1998 to 2001, gaining extensive experience in business development and sales management.
Educational Qualifications
Maria Henriqueta Ferreira holds a Master's degree in Marketing from IPAM, which she completed in 2002. She also earned a Degree in Public Relations from Universidade da Maia - Ismai, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in sales and marketing.
Notable Achievements in Sales
Throughout her career, Ferreira has achieved significant milestones. In 2017, she led her team to attain the highest number of referrals across sites, increasing the conversion rate by over 10%. Additionally, she successfully expanded the Walden University International Team, resulting in the enrollment of 500 students within three quarters and maintaining a retention rate above 81% through effective collaboration.